Origin
Burton, OH
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 66.5-mile drive from Burton to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Outerbelt South Freeway and US 422, with a projected fuel cost of around $10. The route focuses heavily on highway driving, offering a quick and efficient journey between two points within the Midwest region. With no specific stops recommended, this trip is about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. It’s a practical option when you need to cover ground without a lot of detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| US 422 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Ravenna Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| SR 87 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 87
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
2
Continue on SR 87
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 87
3
Turn left onto SR 44
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Ravenna Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
5
Merge onto US 422
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
8
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 480
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
12
Merge onto I 80
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
15
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
18
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
19
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
20
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Burton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Turn left onto SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 422
Merge onto US 422
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 66.5-mile route, with 74% of the journey taking place on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway. While much of the drive will feel familiar to interstate travel, you'll also navigate sections of US 422 and Ravenna Road, which may offer a slight change of pace. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic vistas, emphasizing efficiency for the driver.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and US 422. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near SR 44 / Ravenna Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burton, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Elyria.
Cleveland
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Toledo
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Ohio Turnpike
51.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via I 480
Elyria
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lorain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorain, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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